Regional lens · Maratha Swarajya & Expansion
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj builds Swarajya through forts, administration, mobility and command of difficult terrain.
The Rudreshwara, or Ramappa, Temple was built in the thirteenth century under the Kakatiyas within a wider temple and reservoir landscape. Its carved stone, lightweight roof materials and engineered foundations reflect specialised craft and an ambitious regional court.
Source: UNESCO World Heritage Centre — Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act created Telangana on 2 June 2014 from districts of the existing Andhra Pradesh. Hyderabad initially served as a common capital under transitional provisions, while the two successor states developed separate administrations.
Source: India Code — Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014